New Delhi, Oct 16 (UNI) The Supreme Court was today informed that the execution of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, who is on death row in Yemen for murder, has been stayed, with “nothing adverse happening” at present.

Appearing for the Centre, Attorney General R. Venkataramani told a Bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta that a new mediator has stepped into the matter, indicating progress in ongoing diplomatic efforts.

“What has happened to the execution?” the Bench inquired. Responding, counsel for the petitioner organisation — Save Nimisha Priya International Action Council — confirmed that the execution remains stayed.

“The only good thing is nothing adverse is happening,” remarked the Attorney General, suggesting cautious optimism in the sensitive case.

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